RI’s State House installs a wheelchair lift system at the main entrance.
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Members Of Congress Are Using Assistive Communication Apps To Do Their Jobs
"As House floor speeches go, the subject of recent remarks by U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., was unremarkable — she proposed renaming a small-town Virginia post office. But the speech nevertheless marked a new era for people with disabilities: Wexton’s words came...
Disney Implements Overhaul Of Disability Access At Parks
"Despite pushback, Disney is pressing ahead with major changes to its process for providing disability accommodations at its theme parks amid concerns about rampant abuse of the program. New policies for Disney’s Disability Access Service will take effect Monday at...
NY State Accessible Recreation Destinations
The NYS DEC has just announced a brand-new ADA Accessible Recreation Map! This incredible resource showcases 266 wheelchair-accessible locations across New York State, including trails, parks, beaches, and campgrounds. Explore the map and find your next accessible...
Affordable Housing for individuals with Disabilities
Paul Linet builds affordable housing for Maine residents with disabilities, serving as a model for accessible housing nationwide.
STEPS2 programs for individuals with Intellectual Disability
STEPS2 programs for individuals with Intellectual Disability https://vimeo.com/929567619 1 Did you know that the STEPS2 Study offers health education sessions for young people with intellectual or developmental disabilities? Join us to learn about important topics...
Young people with ADHD struggle with loneliness more than their peers
"A recent study published in Journal of Attention Disorders reveals that young people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience significantly higher levels of loneliness than their peers, highlighting a critical aspect of the disorder that has...
Autism Spectrum Disorder and PTSD Share a Reciprocal Relationship
For the first time, researchers from the Queensland Brain Institute have proven that a mild stress is enough to trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mouse models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). click this link to read the article
How can schools prepare for ADA digital accessibility requirements?
A new U.S. Department of Justice rule aims to ensure that state and local government web content and mobile apps are accessible for people with disabilities. https://www.k12dive.com/news/schools-colleges-title-ii-digital-accessibility/715184 "A joint May 2023 Dear...
Revised New York State Procedural Safeguard Notice for Students with Disabilities
The New York State Education Department Office of Special Education (OSE) has updated its Procedural Safeguard Notice. Updates include both minor technical edits and formatting changes along with several substantive changes. The substantive changes include: The...
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